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Philpot

Kentucky · 991 residents · 3.284 sq mi
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Philpot is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $184,800. Households here earn about 74% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
991
+7%vs 2021
vs 923 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
+7%vs 2021
vs 281 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+3%vs 2021
vs 40.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
9069581K1K1K20202024Philpot
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,795
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $97,273 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,375
−8%vs 2021
vs $39,346 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $187,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.9% in 2021
11.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(923)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(957)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(28)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 20.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.0% in 2021
Female
51.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philpot, Kentucky?

Philpot, Kentucky has about 991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philpot, Kentucky?

The typical household in Philpot, Kentucky earns about $90,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philpot, Kentucky expensive?

In Philpot, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $184,800, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Philpot, Kentucky?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Philpot, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philpot, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of people in Philpot, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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